A Time Before

Nancy


Creviced sky of stone
Leaking
Light puddles
On a pebbled strand

Solitude’s cinders
A castaway’s camp

The track of steps
To water’s edge and back
And back

~

Come
Tame the sunless river
Claim it yours
Light the stagnant depths
Dispel the lonely secrets

Speak my name

Beloved
Erase all time before
You

for H
summer 2011

7 comments

  1. RomanticOne
    Posted at August 18, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    I can't find the right words to praise yours. The last nine words left me speechless.

  2. Anonymous
    Posted at August 18, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Oh, Nancy. Oh, oh, oh. I've told you this so many times, but this one is my favorite. I, too, am left speechless by the beauty of your words. You've captured such a fragile and at the same time, mighty and steadfast moment. I love your work.

    Carole

  3. Brit
    Posted at August 20, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    I believe Vincent told Catherine her words take him places; and Dear Nancy, you're words take me places too. So vibrant and beautiful and description ... I love your work as well.

    Brit
    (I am sorry if this shows up more than once, I had difficulty posting my comment)

  4. Posted at August 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    R1,I do thank you most sincerely for your generous words for this little piece. Kindness like yours is a blessing. Nancy

  5. Posted at August 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Carole, my Strength,thank you for making every piece your 'favorite'. At least I can say the same: every chapter, sentence, phrase, every word you write becomes my favorite, a gift of infinite pleasure and inspiration. Nancy

  6. Posted at August 21, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Brit, you are unfailingly kind and your praise is encouragement. Thank you so very much for being so sweet. Nancy

  7. Krista
    Posted at August 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Nancy, I don't know I missed this...but I did. It's lovely..and those last nine words. Whoa.

    Great job,

    Krista :)

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